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Chili Rum Hot Chocolate
This grown-up hot chocolate blends rich cocoa, dark rum, and a hint of coffee for a deeply comforting drink. Fresh red chili and ground cinnamon add a welcome kick of heat that cuts through the sweetness. It is the perfect warming antidote to a cold winter day or a cozy evening indoors. The chili infuses the liquid as it simmers, creating a complex flavor profile that builds with every sip.
Ingredients
- 50g cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 litre boiling water
- 150ml dark rum
- 100g caster sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large dried or fresh red chilli, halved
- 1 Put the cocoa and instant coffee in a bowl and mix to a smooth paste with a little of the measured boiling water.
Instructions
- 1Whisk the cocoa powder and instant coffee with a splash of boiling water to form a smooth paste, then transfer it to a large saucepan. Stir in the remaining boiling water, dark rum, caster sugar, ground cinnamon, and the halved red chili. Simmer the mixture for at least 20 minutes until it is piping hot.
- 2Give the hot chocolate a good stir, then carefully ladle it into heatproof glasses to serve.